| alcohol |
a clear liquid that burns easily and can be made from certain grains and fruits. Alcohol is present in such drinks as beer, wine, and whiskey. It is also used in making medicines and chemicals. |
| bride |
a woman who is about to be married or was just married. |
| foe |
one who wishes ill on another; personal enemy. |
| frequency |
the number of times something happens within a certain period of time. |
| gulp |
to take large swallows of; drink or eat eagerly or rapidly (often followed by "down"). |
| gush |
to flood out in large amounts and with great force; spurt. |
| myth |
a story or group of stories that form part of the traditional knowledge of a society. Myths often use imaginative plots and characters to explain how the world began and why nature and people behave the way they do. |
| peasant |
a member of the class of farm workers and small farmers in Europe and Asia. |
| perpetual |
lasting forever. |
| pronunciation |
the act or manner of saying the sounds of words. |
| respectable |
displaying good breeding, manners, or character. |
| retreat |
the act of moving back or away from a place or situation. |
| sleek |
smooth or shiny. |
| support |
to bear. |
| valley |
a long area of low land between mountains or hills. A stream or river often runs through a valley. |